Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Department of Technology (DoT) has a need to continue services for data transport services, associated with Gigaman that provide and support citywide data connectivity and local telephones services, provided by AT&T. Previously, the Purchasing Office had established a Universal Term Contract (UTC) with AT&T, to provide local telephone services, along with data and centrex services under contract CT09759, which expires 12/31/2009.
The funding, provided by this ordinance, in accordance with the terms and conditions established within the original contract, will cover charges associated with data connectivity services and local telephone services for the remainder of this year. In compliance with Section 329.07(h)(1), this ordinance will enable the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to establish a purchase order with AT&T for the aforementioned services.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER:
Vendor Name: AT&T CC#: 36-3258076 Expiration Date: 4/26/2009
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION:
Emergency legislation is required to facilitate prompt contract execution and related payment for services.
FISCAL IMPACT: In fiscal year 2007, the Department of Technology expended an aggregate total of $285,000.00; of this total $170,275.00 was utilized for Gigaman and $114,725.00 was utilized for local telephone services, both with AT&T. During fiscal year 2008, the Department of Technology expended an aggregate total of $250,000.00; of this total $150,000.00 was utilized for Gigaman and $100,000.00 was utilized for local telephone services, both with AT&T. Adequate funding is available in the 2009 Department of Technology Information Services Fund for the aforementioned services with AT&T. This legislation will establish funding in the amount of $140,000.00 for services associated with Gigaman and $110,000.00 for local...
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